You in that clown suit is priceless Bersercules! I'm afraid to ask whether or not you bought it new or if you just happen to have a clown suit lying around "just in case" Congratulations on being a published illustrator!!

Congratulations Bersercules! Anne told me to c'mon over here and check you out and on my first visit here you are all decked out in a clown suit and a published author. What more can I ask for on my first trip over?

Never bought anything from createspace, so I can't vouch for it's quality either. I'm tempted to get a real copy now, perhaps when I'm done I'll donate it to the local library so the kids can read Swashbuckle Chuckle.

You two did an AMAZING job on this book!! Apparently you guys are quite the team. :) I can't wait until I get my hands on copy so my baby boy can point at the pictures and scream for one shoe kangaroo!

This is actually amazing Herc, I find it hilarious how awesome you look in the outfit. You have no idea how cool I find it that you've illustrated this book with Pat, seriously hoping it takes off and becomes a roaring success, you deserve it buddy, I'm not a child and even I want a copy!

I had already bought the book kindle one. My kids love it. Pretty different and loved your cartoons, I know who ha e talent but this is just awesome. You are theclown villian there? Never knew that clown pirate was your selfportrait

Love that costume! Congrats to you and Pat on being published! This must be quite the moment for you guys! I wish you much success! Can I trust your book in the hands of my children, though? That is the question! lol

You know it's kinda funny seeing you introduce this in your blog. like, this is a pretty adult blog, children's book.. but you gotta advertise! Hope it works well, glad to see you're drawing in different places!

It looks like you and Pat Hatt have taken a page out of the playbook of the legendary Harvey Pekar (the subject of one of my favorite movies "American Splendor"). I hope you do not have to wait as long as Harvey did to get the accolades you guys deserve, however.